📖 Script
Narrator:
On a bright and breezy morning, a young mouse tiptoed out of his nest for the very first time. The world outside was vast and exciting, and he couldn’t wait to explore every corner.
🐭 Young Mouse: “Today is the day I discover everything!”
Narrator:
As he scampered through the grass, he spotted a creature with bright red feathers, a golden beak, and a booming voice.
🐔 Rooster: “Cock-a-doodle-doo!”
🐭 Young Mouse: “Ah! What a horrible noise! He must be dangerous!”
Narrator:
Terrified by the sound, the young mouse scurried away and hid behind a bush. As he caught his breath, he noticed another animal lounging quietly nearby. It had smooth black fur and sparkling eyes that gleamed in the sun.
🐭 Young Mouse: “Oh! He looks kind and gentle.”
🐱 Cat: “Hello there, little one. Are you lost? Come closer, I won’t hurt you…”
Narrator:
The young mouse was about to step out when suddenly, his mother appeared and yanked him back.
👩🦰 Mother Mouse: “Stay away from that one! He’s a cat, and cats eat mice!”
🐭 Young Mouse: “But he seemed so friendly… and the rooster was scary!”
👩🦰 Mother Mouse: “Don’t judge by sound or sight. The loud one may mean no harm, but the quiet one may be deadly.”
Narrator:
The young mouse learned that appearances can be deceiving, and sometimes danger comes in the most charming disguise.
📚 Vocabulary
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Scampered – ran quickly with small steps
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Booming – loud and deep
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Terrified – very scared
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Gleamed – shone brightly
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Deceiving – misleading or giving a false impression
💬 Useful Expressions
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“Don’t judge by sound or sight.” – Appearances can be misleading.
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“He’s a cat, and cats eat mice!” – A reminder of natural danger.
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“Sometimes danger comes in the most charming disguise.” – The most pleasant-looking things can be harmful.
❓ Comprehension Questions
1. Why was the young mouse scared of the rooster?
2. What did the cat do to seem friendly?
3. Who warned the mouse about the cat?
4. What lesson did the young mouse learn?
5. How did the mouse judge the rooster and the cat differently?